Exploring My Strange Bible Testing Jesus in the Wilderness - Gospel of Matthew Part 3
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May 14, 2018 AI Snips
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Depictions of Evil
- The earliest depictions of the devil in Christian art were reptilian.
- Later depictions shifted to a monk, then an angelic figure, reflecting evolving views of evil.
Nature of Evil
- The Bible does not describe physical attributes of spiritual evil.
- Evil is more complex than simple depictions and works through human selfishness and sin.
Origin of the Temptation Story
- The story of Jesus' temptation likely originated from Jesus himself.
- Jesus shared this experience to show his disciples that they too would face similar tests.